Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnocephala
ID:
188419

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 114 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187748



Common Names

  • Pultenaea pycnocephala
  • Pultenaea pycnocephala
  • Pultenaea pycnocephala


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Description

Pultenaea pycnocephala (also called Pycnocephalous Pultenaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous perennial that is native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pultenaea pycnocephala is a shrub native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pultenaea pycnocephala has small, yellow flowers with a red centre. Seed: The seed of Pultenaea pycnocephala is small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Pultenaea pycnocephala are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pultenaea pycnocephala is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It grows best in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Pultenaea pycnocephala

Pultenaea pycnocephala is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Victoria.

Pultenaea pycnocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pultenaea pycnocephala?

Pultenaea pycnocephala

What is the common name of Pultenaea pycnocephala?

Pycnocephala

Where is Pultenaea pycnocephala native to?

Australia

Species in the Pultenaea genus

Pultenaea altissima, Pultenaea microphylla, Pultenaea daphnoides, Pultenaea stipularis, Pultenaea platyphylla, Pultenaea millari, Pultenaea ochreata, Pultenaea stricta, Pultenaea euchila, Pultenaea verruculosa, Pultenaea setulosa, Pultenaea maidenii, Pultenaea tenella, Pultenaea linophylla, Pultenaea petiolaris, Pultenaea pycnocephala, Pultenaea adunca, Pultenaea williamsoniana, Pultenaea patellifolia, Pultenaea graveolens, Pultenaea radiata, Pultenaea weindorferi, Pultenaea reticulata, Pultenaea gunnii, Pultenaea trifida, Pultenaea arida, Pultenaea rotundifolia, Pultenaea prolifera, Pultenaea elachista, Pultenaea canescens, Pultenaea paleacea, Pultenaea villosa, Pultenaea capitellata, Pultenaea luehmannii, Pultenaea procumbens, Pultenaea rosmarinifolia, Pultenaea villifera, Pultenaea strobilifera, Pultenaea retusa, Pultenaea spinosa, Pultenaea ericifolia, Pultenaea mollis, Pultenaea empetrifolia, Pultenaea humilis, Pultenaea echinula, Pultenaea acerosa, Pultenaea glabra, Pultenaea daltonii, Pultenaea campbellii, Pultenaea trinervis,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.